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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 153.72 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 153.72 and 72.56 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 153.72 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/153.72 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 153.72 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 11,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153.92/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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