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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 153.96 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 153.96 and 105.74 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 153.96 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/153.96 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 153.96 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 16,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279.73/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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