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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 152.80 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 152.80 and 106.08 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 152.80 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/152.80 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 152.80 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 16,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209.02/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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