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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.77, 151.50 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.77, 151.50 and 85.13 is: 117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.77 : 151.50 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.77/151.50 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.77x = 151.50 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.77x = 12,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897.20/109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.49

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