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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 154.34 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 154.34 and 102.97 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 154.34 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/154.34 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 154.34 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 15,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.39/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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