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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.77, 150.20 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.77, 150.20 and 71.92 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.77 : 150.20 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.77/150.20 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.77x = 150.20 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.77x = 10,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,802.19/108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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