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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 153.72 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 153.72 and 78.66 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 153.72 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/153.72 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 153.72 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 12,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.62/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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