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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 152.78 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 152.78 and 96.36 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 152.78 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/152.78 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 152.78 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 14,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721.88/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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