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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.41 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.41 and 84.25 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.41 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.41 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.41 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 12,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840.66/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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