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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 150.60 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 150.60 and 62.50 is: 86.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 150.60 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/150.60 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 150.60 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 9,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412.50/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.24

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