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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.39, 150.99 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.39, 150.99 and 81.85 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.39 : 150.99 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.39/150.99 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.39x = 150.99 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.39x = 12,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.53/109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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