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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 152.17 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 152.17 and 82.65 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 152.17 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/152.17 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 152.17 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 12,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,576.85/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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