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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 151.98 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 151.98 and 95.83 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 151.98 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/151.98 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 151.98 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 14,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564.24/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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