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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 153.60 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 153.60 and 78.47 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 153.60 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/153.60 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 153.60 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 12,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.51/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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