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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.60, 154.80 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.60, 154.80 and 104.40 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.60 : 154.80 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.60/154.80 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.60x = 154.80 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.60x = 16,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,161.12/111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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