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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 152.83 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 152.83 and 83.28 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 152.83 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/152.83 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 152.83 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 12,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.68/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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