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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 152.43 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 152.43 and 101.78 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 152.43 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/152.43 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 152.43 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 15,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.33/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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