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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 153.82 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 153.82 and 90.82 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 153.82 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/153.82 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 153.82 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 13,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.93/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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