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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.27, 150.81 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.27, 150.81 and 78.25 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.27 : 150.81 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.27/150.81 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.27x = 150.81 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.27x = 11,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800.88/109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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