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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.95, 152.89 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.95, 152.89 and 79.81 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.95 : 152.89 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.95/152.89 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.95x = 152.89 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.95x = 12,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201.57/110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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