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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 152.23 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 152.23 and 71.50 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 152.23 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/152.23 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 152.23 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 10,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884.45/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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