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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 152.90 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 152.90 and 104.36 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 152.90 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/152.90 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 152.90 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 15,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,956.64/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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