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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.60 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.60 and 63.98 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.60 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.60 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.60 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 9,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762.27/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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