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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 150.81 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 150.81 and 93.78 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 150.81 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/150.81 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 150.81 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 14,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143.14/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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