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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 152.56 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 152.56 and 77.86 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 152.56 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/152.56 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 152.56 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 11,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,878.32/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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