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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.63 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.63 and 86.85 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.63 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.63 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.63 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 13,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.77/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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