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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 153.61 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 153.61 and 71.99 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 153.61 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/153.61 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 153.61 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 11,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058.38/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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