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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.30, 150.93 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.30, 150.93 and 79.96 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.30 : 150.93 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.30/150.93 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.30x = 150.93 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.30x = 12,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,068.36/109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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