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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.01, 150.48 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.01, 150.48 and 72.22 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.01 : 150.48 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.01/150.48 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.01x = 150.48 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.01x = 10,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,867.99/109.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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