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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 153.96 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 153.96 and 72.25 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 153.96 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/153.96 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 153.96 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 11,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123.61/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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