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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.14, 150.60 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.14, 150.60 and 72.28 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.14 : 150.60 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.14/150.60 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.14x = 150.60 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.14x = 10,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885.37/109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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