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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 151.82 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 151.82 and 83.88 is: 115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 151.82 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/151.82 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 151.82 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 12,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.66/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.62

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