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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 153.28 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 153.28 and 107.73 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 153.28 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/153.28 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 153.28 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 16,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512.85/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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