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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 151.80 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 151.80 and 63.38 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 151.80 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/151.80 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 151.80 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 9,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621.08/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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