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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 152.60 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 152.60 and 104.00 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 152.60 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/152.60 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 152.60 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 15,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869.12/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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