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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 152.87 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 152.87 and 81.63 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 152.87 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/152.87 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 152.87 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 12,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.78/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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