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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 151.86 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 151.86 and 83.53 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 151.86 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/151.86 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 151.86 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 12,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.87/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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