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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.48, 153.74 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.48, 153.74 and 90.72 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.48 : 153.74 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.48/153.74 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.48x = 153.74 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.48x = 13,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.29/111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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