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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 150.97 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 150.97 and 65.17 is: 89.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 150.97 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/150.97 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 150.97 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 9,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838.71/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.94

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