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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 152.16 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 152.16 and 77.60 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 152.16 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/152.16 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 152.16 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 11,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807.62/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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