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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 152.70 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 152.70 and 96.20 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 152.70 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/152.70 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 152.70 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 14,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689.74/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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