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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 150.51 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 150.51 and 72.24 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 150.51 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/150.51 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 150.51 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 10,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872.84/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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