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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 154.02 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 154.02 and 78.82 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 154.02 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/154.02 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 154.02 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 12,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139.86/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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