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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 152.63 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 152.63 and 94.30 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 152.63 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/152.63 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 152.63 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 14,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393.01/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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