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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.86 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.86 and 105.17 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.86 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.86 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.86 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 16,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.04/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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