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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.56 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.56 and 101.56 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.56 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.56 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.56 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 15,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493.99/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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