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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 153.54 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 153.54 and 72.48 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 153.54 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/153.54 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 153.54 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 11,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,128.58/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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