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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 153.50 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 153.50 and 62.11 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 153.50 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/153.50 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 153.50 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 9,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533.89/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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