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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 153.55 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 153.55 and 78.54 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 153.55 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/153.55 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 153.55 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 12,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,059.82/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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