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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 152.24 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 152.24 and 71.51 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 152.24 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/152.24 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 152.24 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 10,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885.56/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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