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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 152.73 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 152.73 and 98.93 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 152.73 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/152.73 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 152.73 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 15,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108.82/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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