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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.37, 152.29 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.37, 152.29 and 61.24 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.37 : 152.29 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.37/152.29 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.37x = 152.29 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.37x = 9,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326.24/110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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