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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.27 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.27 and 71.01 is: 97.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.27 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.27 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.27 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 10,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812.34/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.94

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