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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.48 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.48 and 98.42 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.48 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.48 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.48 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 15,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.57/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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