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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.82 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.82 and 98.52 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.82 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.82 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.82 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 15,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055.83/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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