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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.08, 150.50 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.08, 150.50 and 72.20 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.08 : 150.50 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.08/150.50 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.08x = 150.50 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.08x = 10,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866.10/109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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