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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.60, 154.13 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.60, 154.13 and 104.81 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.60 : 154.13 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.60/154.13 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.60x = 154.13 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.60x = 16,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.07/111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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