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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 152.18 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 152.18 and 63.66 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 152.18 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/152.18 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 152.18 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 9,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.59/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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