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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.33, 152.37 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.33, 152.37 and 101.82 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.33 : 152.37 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.33/152.37 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.33x = 152.37 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.33x = 15,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.31/110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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