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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 153.45 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 153.45 and 71.89 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 153.45 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/153.45 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 153.45 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 11,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,031.52/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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