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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.27, 150.60 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.27, 150.60 and 79.75 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.27 : 150.60 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.27/150.60 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.27x = 150.60 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.27x = 12,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,010.35/109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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