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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.41, 150.84 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.41, 150.84 and 79.90 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.41 : 150.84 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.41/150.84 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.41x = 150.84 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.41x = 12,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.12/109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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