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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 152.34 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 152.34 and 98.28 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 152.34 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/152.34 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 152.34 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 14,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971.98/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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