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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 152.97 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 152.97 and 102.78 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 152.97 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/152.97 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 152.97 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 15,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722.26/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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