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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 153.24 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 153.24 and 82 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 153.24 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/153.24 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 153.24 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 12,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.68/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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