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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 153.52 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 153.52 and 85.44 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 153.52 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/153.52 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 153.52 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 13,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.75/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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