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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 153.57 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 153.57 and 89.17 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 153.57 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/153.57 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 153.57 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 13,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.79/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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