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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.64 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.64 and 84.35 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.64 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.64 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.64 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 12,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875.18/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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