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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.32 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.32 and 104.96 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.32 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.32 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.32 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.51/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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