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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 153.38 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 153.38 and 82.01 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 153.38 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/153.38 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 153.38 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 12,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.28/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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