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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 154.08 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 154.08 and 80.54 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 154.08 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/154.08 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 154.08 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 12,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409.60/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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