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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.83, 150.21 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.83, 150.21 and 71.98 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.83 : 150.21 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.83/150.21 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.83x = 150.21 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.83x = 10,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.74/108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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