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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 153.86 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 153.86 and 107.32 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 153.86 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/153.86 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 153.86 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 16,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512.14/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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