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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 152.77 and 77.91 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 152.77 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/152.77 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 152.77 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 11,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.69/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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