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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 153.39 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 153.39 and 62.06 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 153.39 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/153.39 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 153.39 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 9,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518.62/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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