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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.06 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.06 and 72.12 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.06 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.06 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.06 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 11,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,038.69/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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