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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.14 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.14 and 64.38 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.14 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.14 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.14 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 9,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859.15/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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