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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 153.35 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 153.35 and 81.23 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 153.35 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/153.35 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 153.35 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 12,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.62/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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