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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 152.26 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 152.26 and 71.60 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 152.26 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/152.26 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 152.26 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 10,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901.82/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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