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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.18, 150.59 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.18, 150.59 and 84.68 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.18 : 150.59 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.18/150.59 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.18x = 150.59 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.18x = 12,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.21/109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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