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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 154.28 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 154.28 and 82.72 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 154.28 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/154.28 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 154.28 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 12,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.04/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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