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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 153.06 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 153.06 and 79.89 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 153.06 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/153.06 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 153.06 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 12,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227.76/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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