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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.78 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.78 and 108.42 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.78 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.78 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.78 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 16,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672.83/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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