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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 152.76 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 152.76 and 99.72 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 152.76 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/152.76 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 152.76 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 15,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233.23/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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