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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 152.43 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 152.43 and 98.55 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 152.43 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/152.43 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 152.43 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 15,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.98/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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