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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 154.22 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 154.22 and 72.38 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 154.22 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/154.22 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 154.22 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 11,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162.44/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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