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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 153.76 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 153.76 and 106.40 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 153.76 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/153.76 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 153.76 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 16,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360.06/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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