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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.85 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.85 and 76.98 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.85 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.85 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.85 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 11,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843.37/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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