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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.09, 151.88 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.09, 151.88 and 78.53 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.09 : 151.88 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.09/151.88 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.09x = 151.88 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.09x = 11,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.98/110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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