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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.44, 150.98 and 84.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.44, 150.98 and 84.99 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.44 : 150.98 = 84.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.44/150.98 = 84.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.44x = 150.98 × 84.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.44x = 12,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831.79/109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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