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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.08 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.08 and 99.12 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.08 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.08 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.08 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 20,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624.89/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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