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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 153.06 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 153.06 and 72.08 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 153.06 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/153.06 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 153.06 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 11,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.56/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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