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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 152.94 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 152.94 and 79.82 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 152.94 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/152.94 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 152.94 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 12,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207.67/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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