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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.41, 152.21 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.41, 152.21 and 79.27 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.41 : 152.21 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.41/152.21 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.41x = 152.21 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.41x = 12,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,066.36/110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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