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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 153.54 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 153.54 and 83.57 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 153.54 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/153.54 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 153.54 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 12,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831.34/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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