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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 150.05 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 150.05 and 79.22 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 150.05 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/150.05 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 150.05 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 11,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885.81/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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