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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.17, 150.59 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.17, 150.59 and 84.25 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.17 : 150.59 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.17/150.59 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.17x = 150.59 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.17x = 12,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.79/109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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