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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 153.11 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 153.11 and 61.83 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 153.11 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/153.11 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 153.11 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 9,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.79/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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