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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.29, 152.21 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.29, 152.21 and 63.68 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.29 : 152.21 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.29/152.21 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.29x = 152.21 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.29x = 9,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691.65/110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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