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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 153.07 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 153.07 and 107.98 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 153.07 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/153.07 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 153.07 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 16,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.50/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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