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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 151.83 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 151.83 and 71.22 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 151.83 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/151.83 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 151.83 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 10,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813.33/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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