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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 152.17 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 152.17 and 79.21 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 152.17 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/152.17 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 152.17 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 12,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.39/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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