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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.58 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.58 and 91.98 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.58 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.58 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.58 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 14,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034.31/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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