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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 152.55 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 152.55 and 109.71 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 152.55 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/152.55 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 152.55 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 16,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736.26/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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