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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 153.15 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 153.15 and 84.78 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 153.15 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/153.15 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 153.15 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 12,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.06/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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