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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 153.03 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 153.03 and 101.59 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 153.03 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/153.03 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 153.03 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 15,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546.32/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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