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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 152.76 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 152.76 and 71.87 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 152.76 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/152.76 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 152.76 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 10,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978.10/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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