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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.56 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.56 and 102.33 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.56 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.56 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.56 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 15,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,712.52/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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