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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 151.98 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 151.98 and 70.74 is: 97.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 151.98 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/151.98 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 151.98 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 10,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.80/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.61

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