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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.47, 152.31 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.47, 152.31 and 97.48 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.47 : 152.31 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.47/152.31 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.47x = 152.31 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.47x = 14,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846.42/110.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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