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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 152.39 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 152.39 and 98.23 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 152.39 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/152.39 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 152.39 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 14,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968.02/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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