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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.63 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.63 and 80.24 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.63 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.63 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.63 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 12,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326.50/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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