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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 153.42 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 153.42 and 104.70 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 153.42 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/153.42 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 153.42 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 16,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063.07/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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