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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109, 150.54 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109, 150.54 and 65.44 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109 : 150.54 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109/150.54 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109x = 150.54 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109x = 9,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851.34/109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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