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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 154.08 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 154.08 and 110.64 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 154.08 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/154.08 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 154.08 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 17,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047.41/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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