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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 152.01 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 152.01 and 78.99 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 152.01 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/152.01 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 152.01 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 12,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.27/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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