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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.43 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.43 and 71.88 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.43 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.43 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.43 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 11,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,028.55/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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