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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 152.36 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 152.36 and 95.88 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 152.36 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/152.36 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 152.36 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 14,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608.28/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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