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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 152.60 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 152.60 and 104.37 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 152.60 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/152.60 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 152.60 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 15,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926.34/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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