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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 151.46 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 151.46 and 102.30 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 151.46 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/151.46 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 151.46 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 15,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494.36/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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