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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 152.36 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 152.36 and 108.48 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 152.36 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/152.36 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 152.36 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 16,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.01/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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