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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 152.91 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 152.91 and 71.49 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 152.91 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/152.91 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 152.91 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 10,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.41/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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