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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 153.78 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 153.78 and 110.50 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 153.78 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/153.78 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 153.78 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 16,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,992.69/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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