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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.16, 150.54 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.16, 150.54 and 85.80 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.16 : 150.54 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.16/150.54 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.16x = 150.54 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.16x = 12,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916.33/109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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