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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 152.03 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 152.03 and 83.93 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 152.03 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/152.03 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 152.03 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 12,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759.46/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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