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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 152.91 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 152.91 and 72.09 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 152.91 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/152.91 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 152.91 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 11,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023.28/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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