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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.24 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.24 and 87.22 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.24 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.24 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.24 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 13,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.93/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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