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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.34, 153.70 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.34, 153.70 and 81.48 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.34 : 153.70 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.34/153.70 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.34x = 153.70 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.34x = 12,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522.30/111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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