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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.21, 152.12 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.21, 152.12 and 71.33 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.21 : 152.12 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.21/152.12 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.21x = 152.12 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.21x = 10,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.36/110.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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