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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 153.30 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 153.30 and 61.97 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 153.30 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/153.30 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 153.30 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 9,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498.92/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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