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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 151.20 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 151.20 and 108.12 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 151.20 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/151.20 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 151.20 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 16,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347.74/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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