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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 154.19 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 154.19 and 85.45 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 154.19 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/154.19 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 154.19 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 13,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175.54/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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