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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 152.14 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 152.14 and 63.60 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 152.14 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/152.14 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 152.14 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 9,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676.10/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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