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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 152.60 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 152.60 and 61.46 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 152.60 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/152.60 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 152.60 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 9,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378.03/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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