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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.32, 153.56 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.32, 153.56 and 72.51 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.32 : 153.56 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.32/153.56 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.32x = 153.56 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.32x = 11,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134.27/111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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