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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.53, 153.99 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.53, 153.99 and 76.55 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.53 : 153.99 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.53/153.99 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.53x = 153.99 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.53x = 11,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,786.78/111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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