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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 152.97 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 152.97 and 82.90 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 152.97 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/152.97 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 152.97 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 12,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680.23/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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