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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 154.38 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 154.38 and 106.68 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 154.38 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/154.38 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 154.38 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 16,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.26/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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