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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 152.56 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 152.56 and 82.88 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 152.56 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/152.56 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 152.56 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 12,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644.17/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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