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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 152.84 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 152.84 and 98.38 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 152.84 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/152.84 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 152.84 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 15,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036.40/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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