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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.03, 150.48 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.03, 150.48 and 104.17 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.03 : 150.48 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.03/150.48 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.03x = 150.48 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.03x = 15,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675.50/109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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