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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 153.94 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 153.94 and 72.76 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 153.94 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/153.94 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 153.94 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 11,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200.67/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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