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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.59 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.59 and 77.81 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.59 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.59 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.59 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 11,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,873.03/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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