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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 153 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 153 and 71.51 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 153 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/153 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 153 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 10,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,941.41/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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