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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 152.96 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 152.96 and 79.87 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 152.96 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/152.96 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 152.96 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 12,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,216.42/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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