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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 154.31 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 154.31 and 106.72 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 154.31 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/154.31 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 154.31 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 16,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.04/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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