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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 150.22 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 150.22 and 72.04 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 150.22 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/150.22 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 150.22 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 10,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821.85/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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