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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.37, 153.62 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.37, 153.62 and 76.39 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.37 : 153.62 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.37/153.62 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.37x = 153.62 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.37x = 11,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735.03/111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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