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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 153.78 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 153.78 and 78.24 is: 107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 153.78 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/153.78 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 153.78 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 12,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,031.75/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.92

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