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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 152.14 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 152.14 and 79.20 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 152.14 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/152.14 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 152.14 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 12,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.49/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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