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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 152.39 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 152.39 and 61.31 is: 84.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 152.39 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/152.39 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 152.39 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 9,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341.96/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.60

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