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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 150.54 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 150.54 and 87.02 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 150.54 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/150.54 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 150.54 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 13,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099.99/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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