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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 153.48 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 153.48 and 78.55 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 153.48 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/153.48 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 153.48 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 12,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.85/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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