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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 152.73 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 152.73 and 71.30 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 152.73 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/152.73 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 152.73 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 10,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889.65/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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