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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.54, 150.82 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.54, 150.82 and 84.66 is: 116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.54 : 150.82 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.54/150.82 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.54x = 150.82 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.54x = 12,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,768.42/109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.56

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