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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.24, 150.52 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.24, 150.52 and 87.32 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.24 : 150.52 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.24/150.52 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.24x = 150.52 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.24x = 13,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143.41/109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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