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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.55 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.55 and 81.45 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.55 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.55 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.55 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 12,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425.20/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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