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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.85 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.85 and 65.54 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.85 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.85 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.85 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 10,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083.33/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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