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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.33 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.33 and 79.60 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.33 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.33 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.33 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 11,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,966.27/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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