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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.19 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.19 and 71.79 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.19 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.19 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.19 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 10,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997.03/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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