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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 152.85 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 152.85 and 98.59 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 152.85 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/152.85 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 152.85 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 15,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069.48/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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