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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.94 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.94 and 79.77 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.94 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.94 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.94 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 12,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.02/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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