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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.61 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.61 and 71.76 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.61 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.61 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.61 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 10,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.29/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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