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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.48 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.48 and 72.19 is: 99.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.48 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.48 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.48 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 10,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.40/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.63

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