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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.72, 151.39 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.72, 151.39 and 65.46 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.72 : 151.39 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.72/151.39 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.72x = 151.39 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.72x = 9,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909.99/109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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