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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 152.31 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 152.31 and 77.68 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 152.31 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/152.31 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 152.31 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 11,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831.44/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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