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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 152.98 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 152.98 and 77.79 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 152.98 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/152.98 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 152.98 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 11,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.27/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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