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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 152.90 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 152.90 and 61.67 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 152.90 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/152.90 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 152.90 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 9,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.27/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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