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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 152.48 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 152.48 and 71.76 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 152.48 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/152.48 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 152.48 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 10,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,941.96/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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