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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 152.80 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 152.80 and 89.16 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 152.80 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/152.80 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 152.80 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 13,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.65/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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