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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.33, 151.77 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.33, 151.77 and 98.72 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.33 : 151.77 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.33/151.77 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.33x = 151.77 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.33x = 14,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982.91/110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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