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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 150.04 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 150.04 and 59.60 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 150.04 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/150.04 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 150.04 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 8,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.76/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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