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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 153.88 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 153.88 and 90.85 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 153.88 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/153.88 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 153.88 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 13,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980.00/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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