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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 152.43 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 152.43 and 71.63 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 152.43 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/152.43 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 152.43 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 10,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918.56/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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