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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 153.32 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 153.32 and 102.82 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 153.32 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/153.32 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 153.32 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 15,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764.36/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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