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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.41, 153.70 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.41, 153.70 and 86.90 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.41 : 153.70 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.41/153.70 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.41x = 153.70 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.41x = 13,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356.70/111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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