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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 150.73 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 150.73 and 72.50 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 150.73 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/150.73 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 150.73 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 10,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,926.99/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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