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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.32 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.32 and 73.54 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.32 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.32 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.32 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 11,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054.53/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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