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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 151.97 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 151.97 and 88.37 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 151.97 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/151.97 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 151.97 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 13,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.39/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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