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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 152.12 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 152.12 and 96.62 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 152.12 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/152.12 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 152.12 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 14,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698.46/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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