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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.99, 150.33 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.99, 150.33 and 71.64 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.99 : 150.33 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.99/150.33 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.99x = 150.33 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.99x = 10,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769.64/108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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