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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 149.92 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 149.92 and 109.20 is: 148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 149.92 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/149.92 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 149.92 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 16,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.26/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.61

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