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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.41, 153.72 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.41, 153.72 and 82.25 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.41 : 153.72 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.41/153.72 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.41x = 153.72 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.41x = 12,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.47/111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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