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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 153.89 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 153.89 and 102.53 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 153.89 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/153.89 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 153.89 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 15,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.83/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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