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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 152.89 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 152.89 and 71.43 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 152.89 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/152.89 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 152.89 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 10,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921.51/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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