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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 152.60 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 152.60 and 101.28 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 152.60 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/152.60 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 152.60 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 15,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.33/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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