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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 153.50 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 153.50 and 110.86 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 153.50 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/153.50 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 153.50 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 17,017.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017.01/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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