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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 153.84 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 153.84 and 64.89 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 153.84 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/153.84 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 153.84 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 9,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982.68/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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