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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 153.81 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 153.81 and 85.26 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 153.81 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/153.81 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 153.81 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 13,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.84/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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