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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 152.09 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 152.09 and 98.09 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 152.09 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/152.09 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 152.09 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 14,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917.75/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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