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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 152.51 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 152.51 and 95.23 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 152.51 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/152.51 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 152.51 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 14,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523.53/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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