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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 153.17 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 153.17 and 61.87 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 153.17 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/153.17 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 153.17 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 9,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475.85/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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