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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 153.94 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 153.94 and 106.32 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 153.94 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/153.94 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 153.94 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 16,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367.41/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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