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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 152.53 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 152.53 and 61.42 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 152.53 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/152.53 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 152.53 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 9,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,368.06/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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