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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 152.57 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 152.57 and 66.87 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 152.57 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/152.57 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 152.57 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 10,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202.00/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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