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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 152.60 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 152.60 and 77.82 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 152.60 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/152.60 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 152.60 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 11,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875.33/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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