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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.34, 150.78 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.34, 150.78 and 72.46 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.34 : 150.78 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.34/150.78 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.34x = 150.78 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.34x = 10,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,925.52/109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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