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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.50 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.50 and 105.93 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.50 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.50 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.50 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 16,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259.73/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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