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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.00, 152.86 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.00, 152.86 and 110.66 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.00 : 152.86 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.00/152.86 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.00x = 152.86 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.00x = 16,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.21/111.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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