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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 152.93 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 152.93 and 72.07 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 152.93 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/152.93 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 152.93 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 11,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021.30/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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