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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 152.96 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 152.96 and 81.79 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 152.96 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/152.96 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 152.96 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 12,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.81/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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