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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 151.88 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 151.88 and 77.34 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 151.88 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/151.88 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 151.88 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 11,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.40/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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