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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 61.59 is: 84.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 152.77 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/152.77 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 152.77 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 9,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409.10/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.99

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