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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 153.06 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 153.06 and 72.16 is: 99.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 153.06 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/153.06 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 153.06 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 11,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.81/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.63

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