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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 152.74 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 152.74 and 71.38 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 152.74 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/152.74 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 152.74 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 10,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,902.58/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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