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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.22 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.22 and 76.60 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.22 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.22 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.22 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 11,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,736.65/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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