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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.06, 150.38 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.06, 150.38 and 81.38 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.06 : 150.38 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.06/150.38 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.06x = 150.38 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.06x = 12,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237.92/109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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