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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 152.85 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 152.85 and 83.14 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 152.85 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/152.85 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 152.85 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 12,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.57/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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