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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 152.70 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 152.70 and 101.80 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 152.70 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/152.70 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 152.70 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 15,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.86/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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