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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.16, 150.72 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.16, 150.72 and 72.38 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.16 : 150.72 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.16/150.72 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.16x = 150.72 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.16x = 10,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.36/109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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