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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 153.06 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 153.06 and 71.55 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 153.06 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/153.06 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 153.06 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 10,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.44/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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