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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 152.84 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 152.84 and 108.05 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 152.84 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/152.84 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 152.84 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 16,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.82/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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