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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 151.87 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 151.87 and 63.42 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 151.87 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/151.87 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 151.87 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 9,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631.75/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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