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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 152.97 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 152.97 and 61.73 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 152.97 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/152.97 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 152.97 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 9,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442.07/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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