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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 150.95 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 150.95 and 65.74 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 150.95 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/150.95 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 150.95 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 9,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923.24/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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