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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 152.93 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 152.93 and 61.71 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 152.93 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/152.93 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 152.93 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 9,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.00/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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