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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 152.46 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 152.46 and 105.20 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 152.46 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/152.46 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 152.46 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 16,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.79/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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