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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 152.78 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 152.78 and 109.40 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 152.78 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/152.78 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 152.78 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 16,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.13/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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