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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.18, 150.64 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.18, 150.64 and 65.51 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.18 : 150.64 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.18/150.64 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.18x = 150.64 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.18x = 9,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.51/109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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