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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 153.55 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 153.55 and 71.89 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 153.55 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/153.55 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 153.55 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 11,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,038.71/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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