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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 152.04 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 152.04 and 101.46 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 152.04 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/152.04 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 152.04 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 15,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.98/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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