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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 152.73 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 152.73 and 98.49 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 152.73 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/152.73 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 152.73 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 15,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042.38/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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