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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.92 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.92 and 72.18 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.92 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.92 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.92 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 11,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,109.95/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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