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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 149.55 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 149.55 and 110.60 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 149.55 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/149.55 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 149.55 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 16,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540.23/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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