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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 152.69 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 152.69 and 71.41 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 152.69 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/152.69 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 152.69 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 10,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903.01/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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