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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.40, 150.98 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.40, 150.98 and 65.72 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.40 : 150.98 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.40/150.98 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.40x = 150.98 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.40x = 9,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922.41/109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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