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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153.15 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153.15 and 79.90 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153.15 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153.15 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153.15 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 12,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236.68/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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