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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.18 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.18 and 76.16 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.18 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.18 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.18 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 11,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,437.71/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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