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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.06, 150.32 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.06, 150.32 and 82.78 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.06 : 150.32 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.06/150.32 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.06x = 150.32 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.06x = 12,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.49/109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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