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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 153.33 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 153.33 and 86.55 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 153.33 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/153.33 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 153.33 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 13,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270.71/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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