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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.59, 150.82 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.59, 150.82 and 106.57 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.59 : 150.82 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.59/150.82 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.59x = 150.82 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.59x = 16,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072.89/109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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