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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.52 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.52 and 103.28 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.52 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.52 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.52 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 15,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.83/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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