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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 152.96 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 152.96 and 72 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 152.96 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/152.96 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 152.96 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 11,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012.76/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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