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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.26 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.26 and 102.60 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.26 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.26 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.26 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 15,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827.08/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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