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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 153.83 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 153.83 and 76.55 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 153.83 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/153.83 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 153.83 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 11,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775.11/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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