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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 152.90 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 152.90 and 79.99 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 152.90 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/152.90 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 152.90 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 12,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.44/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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