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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.50, 151.11 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.50, 151.11 and 65.87 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.50 : 151.11 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.50/151.11 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.50x = 151.11 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.50x = 9,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952.86/109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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