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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 152.85 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 152.85 and 71.95 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 152.85 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/152.85 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 152.85 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 10,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997.56/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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