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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 153.68 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 153.68 and 82.42 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 153.68 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/153.68 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 153.68 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 12,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.31/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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