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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 150.59 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 150.59 and 81.50 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 150.59 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/150.59 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 150.59 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 12,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272.54/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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