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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.36 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.36 and 72.16 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.36 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.36 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.36 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 10,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849.98/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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