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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.29 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.29 and 80.24 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.29 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.29 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.29 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 12,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298.82/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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