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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 153.78 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 153.78 and 109.99 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 153.78 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/153.78 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 153.78 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 16,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,914.26/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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