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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 152.65 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 152.65 and 77.41 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 152.65 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/152.65 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 152.65 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 11,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,816.92/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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