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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.53 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.53 and 82.77 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.53 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.53 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.53 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 12,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624.70/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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