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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 154.15 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 154.15 and 72.91 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 154.15 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/154.15 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 154.15 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 11,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239.50/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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