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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 152.13 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 152.13 and 77.50 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 152.13 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/152.13 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 152.13 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 11,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,790.08/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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