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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 151.80 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 151.80 and 82.38 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 151.80 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/151.80 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 151.80 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 12,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.28/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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