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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 152.60 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 152.60 and 79.56 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 152.60 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/152.60 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 152.60 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 12,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140.86/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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