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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 152.78 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 152.78 and 71.88 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 152.78 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/152.78 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 152.78 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 10,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,981.83/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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