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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.40, 153.78 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.40, 153.78 and 105.40 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.40 : 153.78 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.40/153.78 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.40x = 153.78 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.40x = 16,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.41/111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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