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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.33, 150.78 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.33, 150.78 and 72.52 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.33 : 150.78 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.33/150.78 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.33x = 150.78 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.33x = 10,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.57/109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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