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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 153.33 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 153.33 and 71.27 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 153.33 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/153.33 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 153.33 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 10,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927.06/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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