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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.96, 152.03 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.96, 152.03 and 82.47 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.96 : 152.03 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.96/152.03 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.96x = 152.03 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.96x = 12,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.37/109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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