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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 153.18 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 153.18 and 79.83 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 153.18 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/153.18 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 153.18 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 12,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228.36/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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