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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 153.53 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 153.53 and 62.13 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 153.53 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/153.53 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 153.53 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 9,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539.32/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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