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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.98 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.98 and 96.20 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.98 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.98 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.98 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 14,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716.68/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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