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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 152.96 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 152.96 and 105.30 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 152.96 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/152.96 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 152.96 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 16,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106.16/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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