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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 150.96 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 150.96 and 76.74 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 150.96 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/150.96 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 150.96 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 11,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584.67/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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