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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.36, 150.76 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.36, 150.76 and 83.44 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.36 : 150.76 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.36/150.76 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.36x = 150.76 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.36x = 12,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579.41/109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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