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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.42 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.42 and 61.32 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.42 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.42 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.42 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 9,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346.09/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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