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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 152.06 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 152.06 and 77.48 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 152.06 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/152.06 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 152.06 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 11,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781.22/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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