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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.32, 150.83 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.32, 150.83 and 78.29 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.32 : 150.83 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.32/150.83 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.32x = 150.83 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.32x = 11,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807.34/109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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