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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 151.72 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 151.72 and 77.30 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 151.72 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/151.72 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 151.72 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 11,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727.96/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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