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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.40, 150.96 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.40, 150.96 and 84.84 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.40 : 150.96 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.40/150.96 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.40x = 150.96 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.40x = 12,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807.45/109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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