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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 150.80 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 150.80 and 79.79 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 150.80 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/150.80 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 150.80 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 12,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,031.18/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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