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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 153.28 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 153.28 and 81.59 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 153.28 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/153.28 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 153.28 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 12,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506.84/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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