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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.63 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.63 and 89.76 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.63 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.63 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.63 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 13,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.18/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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