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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 152.95 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 152.95 and 75.82 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 152.95 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/152.95 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 152.95 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 11,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,596.67/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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