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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.23, 150.63 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.23, 150.63 and 72.34 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.23 : 150.63 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.23/150.63 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.23x = 150.63 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.23x = 10,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896.57/109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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