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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.51 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.51 and 80.40 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.51 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.51 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.51 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 12,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.20/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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