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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.89, 155.63 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.89, 155.63 and 111.35 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.89 : 155.63 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.89/155.63 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.89x = 155.63 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.89x = 17,328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328.57/112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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