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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 152.28 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 152.28 and 79.33 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 152.28 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/152.28 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 152.28 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 12,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.37/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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