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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 152.34 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 152.34 and 103.64 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 152.34 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/152.34 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 152.34 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 15,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788.52/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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