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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 153.38 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 153.38 and 89.37 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 153.38 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/153.38 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 153.38 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 13,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.57/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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