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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 153.68 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 153.68 and 76.39 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 153.68 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/153.68 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 153.68 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 11,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738.85/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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