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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 153.24 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 153.24 and 108.61 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 153.24 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/153.24 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 153.24 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 16,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.61/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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