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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 153.97 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 153.97 and 103.76 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 153.97 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/153.97 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 153.97 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 15,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976.34/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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