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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 154.77 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 154.77 and 103.78 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 154.77 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/154.77 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 154.77 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 16,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.03/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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