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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.50 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.50 and 74.44 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.50 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.50 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.50 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 11,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.22/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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