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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 152.78 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 152.78 and 104.57 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 152.78 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/152.78 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 152.78 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 15,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.20/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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