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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.40, 153.68 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.40, 153.68 and 78.72 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.40 : 153.68 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.40/153.68 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.40x = 153.68 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.40x = 12,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.69/111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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