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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 151.95 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 151.95 and 79.17 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 151.95 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/151.95 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 151.95 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 12,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029.88/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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