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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 152.06 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 152.06 and 77.46 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 152.06 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/152.06 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 152.06 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 11,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,778.57/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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