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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.72, 150.12 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.72, 150.12 and 98.28 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.72 : 150.12 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.72/150.12 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.72x = 150.12 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.72x = 14,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753.79/108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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