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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.05, 150.37 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.05, 150.37 and 72.16 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.05 : 150.37 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.05/150.37 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.05x = 150.37 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.05x = 10,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.70/109.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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