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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.16, 150.50 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.16, 150.50 and 81.48 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.16 : 150.50 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.16/150.50 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.16x = 150.50 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.16x = 12,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262.74/109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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