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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 153.10 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 153.10 and 72.14 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 153.10 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/153.10 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 153.10 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 11,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.63/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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