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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 152.25 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 152.25 and 104.31 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 152.25 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/152.25 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 152.25 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 15,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880.68/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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