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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.36 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.36 and 84.25 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.36 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.36 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.36 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 12,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.42/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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