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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.32 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.32 and 71.68 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.32 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.32 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.32 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 10,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918.30/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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