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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.33, 152.28 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.33, 152.28 and 70.96 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.33 : 152.28 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.33/152.28 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.33x = 152.28 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.33x = 10,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805.41/110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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