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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.56, 150.99 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.56, 150.99 and 76.76 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.56 : 150.99 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.56/150.99 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.56x = 150.99 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.56x = 11,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589.99/109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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