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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.45 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.45 and 84.35 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.45 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.45 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.45 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 12,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859.75/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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