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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 152.07 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 152.07 and 102.42 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 152.07 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/152.07 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 152.07 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 15,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574.37/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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