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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.48, 154.02 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.48, 154.02 and 105 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.48 : 154.02 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.48/154.02 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.48x = 154.02 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.48x = 16,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172.10/111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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