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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 152.92 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 152.92 and 81.80 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 152.92 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/152.92 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 152.92 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 12,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.86/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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