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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.33, 150.83 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.33, 150.83 and 72.47 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.33 : 150.83 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.33/150.83 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.33x = 150.83 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.33x = 10,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,931.21/109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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