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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.36, 150.82 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.36, 150.82 and 65.68 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.36 : 150.82 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.36/150.82 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.36x = 150.82 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.36x = 9,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905.86/109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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