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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.45 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.45 and 59.90 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.45 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.45 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.45 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 9,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011.96/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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