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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 153.81 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 153.81 and 76.53 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 153.81 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/153.81 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 153.81 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 11,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.12/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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