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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 153.23 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 153.23 and 83.52 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 153.23 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/153.23 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 153.23 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 12,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797.35/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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