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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 152.17 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 152.17 and 83.98 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 152.17 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/152.17 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 152.17 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 12,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779.24/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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