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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 151.88 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 151.88 and 103.58 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 151.88 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/151.88 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 151.88 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 15,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730.45/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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