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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153.24 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153.24 and 106.17 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153.24 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153.24 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153.24 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 16,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269.49/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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