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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.32, 150.80 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.32, 150.80 and 71.91 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.32 : 150.80 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.32/150.80 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.32x = 150.80 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.32x = 10,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844.03/109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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