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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.52, 151.06 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.52, 151.06 and 72.66 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.52 : 151.06 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.52/151.06 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.52x = 151.06 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.52x = 10,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,976.02/109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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