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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 150.80 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 150.80 and 72.48 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 150.80 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/150.80 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 150.80 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 10,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,929.98/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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