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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 152.86 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 152.86 and 107.21 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 152.86 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/152.86 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 152.86 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 16,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,387.49/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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