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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 152.47 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 152.47 and 81.11 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 152.47 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/152.47 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 152.47 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 12,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.32/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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