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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 153.50 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 153.50 and 80.14 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 153.50 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/153.50 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 153.50 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 12,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.49/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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