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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 152.72 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 152.72 and 106.40 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 152.72 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/152.72 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 152.72 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 16,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249.41/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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