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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.25, 150.63 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.25, 150.63 and 72.33 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.25 : 150.63 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.25/150.63 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.25x = 150.63 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.25x = 10,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,894.31/109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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