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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 150.12 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 150.12 and 76.20 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 150.12 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/150.12 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 150.12 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 11,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439.14/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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