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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.50 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.50 and 83.68 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.50 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.50 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.50 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 12,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844.88/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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