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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.50 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.50 and 77.74 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.50 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.50 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.50 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 11,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855.35/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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