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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 152.58 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 152.58 and 103.62 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 152.58 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/152.58 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 152.58 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 15,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810.34/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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