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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 152.88 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 152.88 and 83.19 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 152.88 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/152.88 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 152.88 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 12,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.09/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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