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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.77 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.77 and 81.68 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.77 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.77 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.77 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 12,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.25/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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