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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.69 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.69 and 71.52 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.69 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.69 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.69 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 10,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,991.91/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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