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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 152.97 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 152.97 and 83.16 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 152.97 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/152.97 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 152.97 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 12,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,720.01/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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