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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.37 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.37 and 79.43 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.37 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.37 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.37 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 12,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102.86/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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