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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.43, 150.96 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.43, 150.96 and 72.61 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.43 : 150.96 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.43/150.96 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.43x = 150.96 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.43x = 10,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961.95/109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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