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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 153.87 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 153.87 and 72.11 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 153.87 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/153.87 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 153.87 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 11,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095.95/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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