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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 153.08 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 153.08 and 99.18 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 153.08 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/153.08 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 153.08 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 15,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.40/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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