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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 150.86 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 150.86 and 84.33 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 150.86 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/150.86 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 150.86 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 12,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721.65/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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