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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 153.60 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 153.60 and 105.60 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 153.60 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/153.60 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 153.60 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 16,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.16/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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