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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.08, 150.40 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.08, 150.40 and 81.40 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.08 : 150.40 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.08/150.40 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.08x = 150.40 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.08x = 12,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242.56/109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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