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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 152.70 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 152.70 and 96.04 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 152.70 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/152.70 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 152.70 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 14,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.31/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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