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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 152 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 152 and 71.32 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 152 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/152 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 152 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 10,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,840.64/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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