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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.19, 151.86 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.19, 151.86 and 79.05 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.19 : 151.86 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.19/151.86 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.19x = 151.86 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.19x = 12,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.81/110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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