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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 152.77 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 152.77 and 71.39 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 152.77 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/152.77 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 152.77 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 10,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905.89/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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