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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.22, 151.97 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.22, 151.97 and 82.50 is: 113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.22 : 151.97 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.22/151.97 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.22x = 151.97 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.22x = 12,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.53/110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.75

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