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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.63, 150.96 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.63, 150.96 and 103.51 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.63 : 150.96 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.63/150.96 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.63x = 150.96 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.63x = 15,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625.87/109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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