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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.45, 150.95 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.45, 150.95 and 72.60 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.45 : 150.95 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.45/150.95 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.45x = 150.95 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.45x = 10,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.22/109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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