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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 152.69 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 152.69 and 97.71 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 152.69 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/152.69 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 152.69 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 14,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,918.28/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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