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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.88, 150.29 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.88, 150.29 and 79.72 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.88 : 150.29 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.88/150.29 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.88x = 150.29 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.88x = 11,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980.64/108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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