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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 153.34 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 153.34 and 78.44 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 153.34 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/153.34 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 153.34 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 12,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,027.99/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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