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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.37, 153.66 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.37, 153.66 and 85.13 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.37 : 153.66 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.37/153.66 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.37x = 153.66 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.37x = 13,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.46/111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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