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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.78 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.78 and 78.62 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.78 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.78 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.78 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 12,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090.18/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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