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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 165.54 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 165.54 and 102.88 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 165.54 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/165.54 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 165.54 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 17,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.16/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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