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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 153.85 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 153.85 and 109.29 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 153.85 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/153.85 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 153.85 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 16,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.27/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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