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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 152.52 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 152.52 and 98.26 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 152.52 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/152.52 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 152.52 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 14,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986.62/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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