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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 152.08 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 152.08 and 82.60 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 152.08 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/152.08 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 152.08 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 12,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.81/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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