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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 152.48 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 152.48 and 71.18 is: 98.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 152.48 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/152.48 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 152.48 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 10,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.51/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.20

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