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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.20, 153.25 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.20, 153.25 and 90.55 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.20 : 153.25 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.20/153.25 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.20x = 153.25 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.20x = 13,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876.79/111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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