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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 153.63 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 153.63 and 61.53 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 153.63 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/153.63 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 153.63 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 9,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.85/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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