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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 152.17 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 152.17 and 63.62 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 152.17 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/152.17 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 152.17 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 9,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681.28/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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