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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.26, 150.69 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.26, 150.69 and 79.72 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.26 : 150.69 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.26/150.69 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.26x = 150.69 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.26x = 12,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012.26/109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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