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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 151.23 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 151.23 and 72.81 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 151.23 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/151.23 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 151.23 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 11,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.06/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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