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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.34, 153.64 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.34, 153.64 and 72.52 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.34 : 153.64 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.34/153.64 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.34x = 153.64 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.34x = 11,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141.97/111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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