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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 152.40 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 152.40 and 71.56 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 152.40 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/152.40 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 152.40 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 10,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905.74/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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