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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 152.65 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 152.65 and 103.97 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 152.65 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/152.65 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 152.65 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 15,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871.02/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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