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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.18 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.18 and 76.50 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.18 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.18 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.18 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 11,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,718.27/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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