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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 152.69 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 152.69 and 98.49 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 152.69 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/152.69 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 152.69 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 15,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037.95/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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