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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.96, 150.36 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.96, 150.36 and 79.92 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.96 : 150.36 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.96/150.36 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.96x = 150.36 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.96x = 12,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016.77/108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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