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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 152.38 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 152.38 and 96.84 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 152.38 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/152.38 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 152.38 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 14,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756.48/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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