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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.50, 154 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.50, 154 and 76.94 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.50 : 154 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.50/154 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.50x = 154 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.50x = 11,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,848.76/111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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