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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.45, 150.98 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.45, 150.98 and 84.54 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.45 : 150.98 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.45/150.98 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.45x = 150.98 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.45x = 12,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764.47/109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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