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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 151.62 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 151.62 and 101.21 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 151.62 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/151.62 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 151.62 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 15,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344.70/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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