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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 152.40 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 152.40 and 108.37 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 152.40 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/152.40 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 152.40 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 16,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.59/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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