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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.59, 151.18 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.59, 151.18 and 76.86 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.59 : 151.18 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.59/151.18 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.59x = 151.18 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.59x = 11,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.69/109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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