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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 152.74 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 152.74 and 101.87 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 152.74 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/152.74 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 152.74 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 15,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558.61/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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