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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.83, 151.57 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.83, 151.57 and 65.59 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.83 : 151.57 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.83/151.57 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.83x = 151.57 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.83x = 9,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941.74/109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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