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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.05, 150.36 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.05, 150.36 and 96.59 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.05 : 150.36 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.05/150.36 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.05x = 150.36 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.05x = 14,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523.29/109.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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