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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 152.98 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 152.98 and 108 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 152.98 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/152.98 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 152.98 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 16,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.84/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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