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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.20, 153.36 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.20, 153.36 and 82.16 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.20 : 153.36 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.20/153.36 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.20x = 153.36 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.20x = 12,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600.06/111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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