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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 152.37 and 63.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 152.37 and 63.80 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 152.37 = 63.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/152.37 = 63.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 152.37 × 63.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 9,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720.44/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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