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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 151.77 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 151.77 and 102.16 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 151.77 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/151.77 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 151.77 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 15,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504.82/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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