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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 151.88 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 151.88 and 75.44 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 151.88 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/151.88 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 151.88 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 11,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457.83/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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