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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 150.96 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 150.96 and 80.40 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 150.96 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/150.96 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 150.96 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 12,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.18/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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