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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.45 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.45 and 63.86 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.45 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.45 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.45 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 9,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.38/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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