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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 152.32 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 152.32 and 77.86 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 152.32 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/152.32 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 152.32 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 11,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859.06/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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