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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.45 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.45 and 72.12 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.45 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.45 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.45 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 10,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.45/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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