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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 152.01 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 152.01 and 81 is: 111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 152.01 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/152.01 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 152.01 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 12,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312.81/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.82

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