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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 153.99 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 153.99 and 72.75 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 153.99 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/153.99 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 153.99 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 11,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202.77/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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