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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 151.18 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 151.18 and 108.78 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 151.18 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/151.18 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 151.18 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 16,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.36/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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