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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.17 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.17 and 109.17 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.17 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.17 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.17 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 16,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.80/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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