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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 152.81 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 152.81 and 111.23 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 152.81 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/152.81 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 152.81 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 16,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997.06/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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