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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 152.32 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 152.32 and 79.22 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 152.32 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/152.32 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 152.32 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 12,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,066.79/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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