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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 151.81 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 151.81 and 95.72 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 151.81 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/151.81 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 151.81 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 14,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.25/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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