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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 152.24 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 152.24 and 71.02 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 152.24 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/152.24 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 152.24 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 10,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.86/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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