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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.15, 150.50 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.15, 150.50 and 79.99 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.15 : 150.50 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.15/150.50 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.15x = 150.50 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.15x = 12,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,038.10/109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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