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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.47 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.47 and 61.37 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.47 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.47 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.47 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 9,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357.48/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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