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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 153.57 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 153.57 and 86.84 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 153.57 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/153.57 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 153.57 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 13,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,336.02/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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