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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 153.80 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 153.80 and 78.69 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 153.80 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/153.80 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 153.80 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 12,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102.52/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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