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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 150.05 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 150.05 and 62.12 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 150.05 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/150.05 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 150.05 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 9,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321.11/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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