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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 152.16 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 152.16 and 109.01 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 152.16 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/152.16 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 152.16 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 16,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586.96/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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