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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.50, 151.14 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.50, 151.14 and 75 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.50 : 151.14 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.50/151.14 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.50x = 151.14 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.50x = 11,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,335.50/109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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