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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 150.49 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 150.49 and 72.33 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 150.49 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/150.49 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 150.49 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 10,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884.47/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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