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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 152.49 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 152.49 and 82.87 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 152.49 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/152.49 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 152.49 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 12,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636.85/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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