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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 153.86 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 153.86 and 83.94 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 153.86 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/153.86 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 153.86 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 12,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914.59/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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