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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 151.45 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 151.45 and 98.73 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 151.45 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/151.45 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 151.45 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 14,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952.66/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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