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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.09, 150.57 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.09, 150.57 and 72.25 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.09 : 150.57 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.09/150.57 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.09x = 150.57 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.09x = 10,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879.15/109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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