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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.20, 150.78 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.20, 150.78 and 91.50 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.20 : 150.78 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.20/150.78 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.20x = 150.78 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.20x = 13,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,796.37/109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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