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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 153.39 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 153.39 and 102.78 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 153.39 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/153.39 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 153.39 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 15,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,765.42/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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