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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.31, 153.45 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.31, 153.45 and 104.63 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.31 : 153.45 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.31/153.45 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.31x = 153.45 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.31x = 16,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.71/111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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