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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 151.77 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 151.77 and 83.78 is: 115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 151.77 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/151.77 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 151.77 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 12,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.29/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.57

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