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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 153.98 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 153.98 and 86.83 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 153.98 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/153.98 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 153.98 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 13,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370.08/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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