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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 153.12 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 153.12 and 108.37 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 153.12 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/153.12 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 153.12 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 16,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.61/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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