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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.48 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.48 and 107.68 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.48 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.48 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.48 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 16,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419.05/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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