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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.42 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.42 and 70.24 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.42 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.42 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.42 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 10,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565.50/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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