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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.95, 153.02 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.95, 153.02 and 71.57 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.95 : 153.02 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.95/153.02 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.95x = 153.02 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.95x = 10,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,951.64/110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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