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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 152.24 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 152.24 and 77.58 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 152.24 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/152.24 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 152.24 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 11,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810.39/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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