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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.49, 152.34 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.49, 152.34 and 103.20 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.49 : 152.34 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.49/152.34 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.49x = 152.34 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.49x = 15,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.49/110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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