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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.54 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.54 and 103.90 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.54 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.54 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.54 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 15,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952.81/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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