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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 152.89 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 152.89 and 79.80 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 152.89 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/152.89 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 152.89 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 12,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201.30/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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