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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.40, 152.57 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.40, 152.57 and 107.51 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.40 : 152.57 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.40/152.57 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.40x = 152.57 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.40x = 16,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.31/111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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