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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.13, 150.53 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.13, 150.53 and 85.86 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 150.53 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/150.53 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 150.53 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 12,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,924.08/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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