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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 154.18 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 154.18 and 86.73 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 154.18 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/154.18 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 154.18 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 13,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.03/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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