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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.49 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.49 and 104.14 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.49 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.49 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.49 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 16,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088.26/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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