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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.29, 150.63 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.29, 150.63 and 78.12 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.29 : 150.63 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.29/150.63 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.29x = 150.63 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.29x = 11,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,767.22/109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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