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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 152.99 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 152.99 and 81.82 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 152.99 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/152.99 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 152.99 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 12,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.64/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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