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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.11, 151.99 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.11, 151.99 and 71.30 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.11 : 151.99 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.11/151.99 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.11x = 151.99 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.11x = 10,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,836.63/110.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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