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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.98, 150.45 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.98, 150.45 and 72.26 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.98 : 150.45 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.98/150.45 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.98x = 150.45 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.98x = 10,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.52/108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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