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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.69 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.69 and 102.92 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.69 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.69 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.69 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.58/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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