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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 151.96 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 151.96 and 101.41 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 151.96 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/151.96 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 151.96 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 15,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.26/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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