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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 152.48 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 152.48 and 61.37 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 152.48 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/152.48 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 152.48 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 9,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357.39/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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