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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.20, 150.50 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.20, 150.50 and 76.40 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.20 : 150.50 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.20/150.50 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.20x = 150.50 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.20x = 11,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498.20/109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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