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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 152.07 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 152.07 and 71.38 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 152.07 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/152.07 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 152.07 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 10,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854.76/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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