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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150.05 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150.05 and 65.08 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150.05 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150.05 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150.05 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 9,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.25/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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