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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 153.17 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 153.17 and 89.26 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 153.17 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/153.17 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 153.17 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 13,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,671.51/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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