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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 150.01 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 150.01 and 79.20 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 150.01 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/150.01 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 150.01 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 11,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,880.79/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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