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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.73 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.73 and 104.85 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.73 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.73 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.73 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 16,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.74/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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