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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.60, 153.93 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.60, 153.93 and 82.11 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.60 : 153.93 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.60/153.93 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.60x = 153.93 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.60x = 12,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.92/111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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