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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.58 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.58 and 62.17 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.58 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.58 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.58 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 9,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.65/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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