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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 153.32 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 153.32 and 103.37 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 153.32 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/153.32 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 153.32 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 15,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847.40/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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