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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 152.85 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 152.85 and 71.45 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 152.85 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/152.85 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 152.85 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 10,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920.37/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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