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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 153.04 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 153.04 and 61.78 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 153.04 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/153.04 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 153.04 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 9,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454.81/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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