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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 152.76 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 152.76 and 91.17 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 152.76 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/152.76 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 152.76 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 13,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.13/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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