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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 153.01 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 153.01 and 81.82 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 153.01 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/153.01 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 153.01 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519.28/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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