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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 153.03 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 153.03 and 102.87 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 153.03 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/153.03 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 153.03 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 15,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742.20/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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