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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.37, 150.94 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.37, 150.94 and 81.82 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.37 : 150.94 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.37/150.94 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.37x = 150.94 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.37x = 12,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349.16/109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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