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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 152.73 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 152.73 and 75.71 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 152.73 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/152.73 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 152.73 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 11,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563.19/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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