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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.22, 152.16 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.22, 152.16 and 72.88 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.22 : 152.16 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.22/152.16 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.22x = 152.16 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.22x = 11,089.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,089.31/110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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