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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 153.49 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 153.49 and 71.85 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 153.49 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/153.49 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 153.49 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 11,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,027.92/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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