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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 154.52 and 65.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 154.52 and 65.36 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 154.52 = 65.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/154.52 = 65.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 154.52 × 65.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 10,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098.33/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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