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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.26 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.26 and 85.68 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.26 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.26 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.26 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 12,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,874.28/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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