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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.64 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.64 and 77.78 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.64 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.64 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.64 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 11,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.58/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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