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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 152.40 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 152.40 and 99.44 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 152.40 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/152.40 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 152.40 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 15,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154.66/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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