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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.50, 151.04 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.50, 151.04 and 72.64 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.50 : 151.04 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.50/151.04 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.50x = 151.04 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.50x = 10,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,971.55/109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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