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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 153.90 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 153.90 and 105.74 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 153.90 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/153.90 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 153.90 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 16,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.39/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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