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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.85 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.85 and 71.88 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.85 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.85 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.85 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 10,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986.86/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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