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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 153.37 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 153.37 and 84.81 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 153.37 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/153.37 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 153.37 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 13,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007.99/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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