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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.39, 153.66 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.39, 153.66 and 78.63 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.39 : 153.66 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.39/153.66 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.39x = 153.66 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.39x = 12,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,082.29/111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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