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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 151.92 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 151.92 and 104.88 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 151.92 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/151.92 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 151.92 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 15,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933.37/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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