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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.29, 150.82 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.29, 150.82 and 72.50 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.29 : 150.82 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.29/150.82 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.29x = 150.82 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.29x = 10,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.45/109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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