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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 151.74 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 151.74 and 103.82 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 151.74 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/151.74 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 151.74 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 15,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.89/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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