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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 153.61 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 153.61 and 78.58 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 153.61 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/153.61 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 153.61 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 12,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070.67/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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