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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.87 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.87 and 69.27 is: 95.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.87 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.87 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.87 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 10,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588.96/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.64

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