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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.09, 150.40 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.09, 150.40 and 106.79 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.09 : 150.40 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.09/150.40 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.09x = 150.40 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.09x = 16,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061.22/109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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