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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 153.50 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 153.50 and 100.77 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 153.50 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/153.50 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 153.50 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 15,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467.69/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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