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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.68 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.68 and 101.94 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.68 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.68 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.68 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 15,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.63/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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