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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 153.62 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 153.62 and 103.55 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 153.62 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/153.62 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 153.62 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 15,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,906.58/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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