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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.58, 150.86 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.58, 150.86 and 87.62 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.58 : 150.86 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.58/150.86 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.58x = 150.86 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.58x = 13,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218.35/109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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