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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 152.78 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 152.78 and 101.90 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 152.78 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/152.78 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 152.78 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 15,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568.28/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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