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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 153.99 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 153.99 and 78.84 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 153.99 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/153.99 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 153.99 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 12,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140.57/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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