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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 153.90 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 153.90 and 82.55 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 153.90 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/153.90 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 153.90 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 12,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.83/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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