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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 152.27 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 152.27 and 75.52 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 152.27 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/152.27 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 152.27 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 11,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,499.43/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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