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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.77, 153.33 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.77, 153.33 and 104.78 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.77 : 153.33 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.77/153.33 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.77x = 153.33 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.77x = 16,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065.15/111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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