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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.44 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.44 and 71.64 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.44 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.44 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.44 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 10,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920.62/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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