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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 71.35 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 152.77 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/152.77 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 152.77 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 10,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,900.02/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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