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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 152.68 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 152.68 and 75.72 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 152.68 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/152.68 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 152.68 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 11,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,560.93/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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