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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 152.84 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 152.84 and 71.36 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 152.84 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/152.84 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 152.84 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 10,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.69/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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