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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.31, 150.88 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.31, 150.88 and 103.80 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.31 : 150.88 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.31/150.88 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.31x = 150.88 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.31x = 15,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.34/109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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