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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 153.92 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 153.92 and 94.20 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 153.92 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/153.92 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 153.92 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 14,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499.26/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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