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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 152.21 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 152.21 and 61.17 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 152.21 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/152.21 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 152.21 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 9,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311.18/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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