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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 152.94 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 152.94 and 78.06 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 152.94 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/152.94 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 152.94 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 11,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938.50/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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