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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.52 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.52 and 104.24 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.52 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.52 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.52 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.68/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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