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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.55, 153.89 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.55, 153.89 and 72.67 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.55 : 153.89 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.55/153.89 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.55x = 153.89 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.55x = 11,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182.60/111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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