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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.48 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.48 and 79.52 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.48 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.48 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.48 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 12,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124.65/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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