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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 152.07 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 152.07 and 71.37 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 152.07 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/152.07 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 152.07 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 10,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.24/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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