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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 152.55 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 152.55 and 79.40 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 152.55 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/152.55 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 152.55 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 12,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.85/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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