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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 152.34 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 152.34 and 71.59 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 152.34 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/152.34 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 152.34 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 10,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.02/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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