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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 153.02 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 153.02 and 72.13 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 153.02 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/153.02 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 153.02 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 11,037.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,037.13/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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