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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 152.37 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 152.37 and 99.32 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 152.37 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/152.37 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 152.37 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 15,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132.89/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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