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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 153.03 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 153.03 and 71.58 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 153.03 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/153.03 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 153.03 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 10,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.89/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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