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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.49, 152.51 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.49, 152.51 and 71.16 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.49 : 152.51 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.49/152.51 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.49x = 152.51 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.49x = 10,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.26/110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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