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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 153.66 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 153.66 and 62.24 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 153.66 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/153.66 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 153.66 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 9,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,563.03/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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