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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 152.25 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 152.25 and 71.57 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 152.25 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/152.25 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 152.25 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 10,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895.77/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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