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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.55, 153.93 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.55, 153.93 and 62.43 is: 86.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.55 : 153.93 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.55/153.93 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.55x = 153.93 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.55x = 9,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,609.85/111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.15

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