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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 153.35 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 153.35 and 62.01 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 153.35 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/153.35 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 153.35 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 9,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508.47/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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