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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.55, 150.86 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.55, 150.86 and 99.73 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.55 : 150.86 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.55/150.86 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.55x = 150.86 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.55x = 15,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.71/109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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