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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 153.36 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 153.36 and 83.64 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 153.36 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/153.36 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 153.36 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 12,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827.03/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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