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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.29, 150.69 and 72.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.29, 150.69 and 72.42 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.29 : 150.69 = 72.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.29/150.69 = 72.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.29x = 150.69 × 72.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.29x = 10,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912.97/109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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