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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 152.16 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 152.16 and 71.46 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 152.16 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/152.16 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 152.16 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 10,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,873.35/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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