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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153 and 89.16 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 13,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641.48/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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