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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 152.08 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 152.08 and 71.44 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 152.08 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/152.08 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 152.08 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 10,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,864.60/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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