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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 152.50 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 152.50 and 71.13 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 152.50 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/152.50 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 152.50 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 10,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847.33/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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