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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.55, 151.12 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.55, 151.12 and 72.72 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.55 : 151.12 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.55/151.12 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.55x = 151.12 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.55x = 10,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,988.69/109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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