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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 152.10 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 152.10 and 79.31 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 152.10 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/152.10 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 152.10 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 12,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062.29/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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