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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 152.79 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 152.79 and 101.57 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 152.79 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/152.79 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 152.79 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 15,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518.88/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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