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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 153.42 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 153.42 and 72.38 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 153.42 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/153.42 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 153.42 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 11,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104.54/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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