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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.13, 150.65 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.13, 150.65 and 72.27 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 150.65 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/150.65 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 150.65 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 10,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887.11/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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