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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 152.09 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 152.09 and 71.40 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 152.09 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/152.09 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 152.09 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 10,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859.23/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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