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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 152.31 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 152.31 and 61.25 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 152.31 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/152.31 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 152.31 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 9,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.99/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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