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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 152.50 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 152.50 and 61.39 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 152.50 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/152.50 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 152.50 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 9,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.98/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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