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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 153.21 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 153.21 and 78.45 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 153.21 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/153.21 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 153.21 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.32/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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