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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.64 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.64 and 103.47 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.64 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.64 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.64 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 15,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897.13/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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