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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.02, 150.36 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.02, 150.36 and 72.18 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.02 : 150.36 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.02/150.36 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.02x = 150.36 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.02x = 10,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.98/109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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