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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 152.22 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 152.22 and 98.60 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 152.22 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/152.22 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 152.22 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 15,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.89/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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