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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.32, 150.84 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.32, 150.84 and 71.92 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.32 : 150.84 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.32/150.84 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.32x = 150.84 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.32x = 10,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,848.41/109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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