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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 151.88 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 151.88 and 71.36 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 151.88 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/151.88 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 151.88 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 10,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838.16/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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