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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 154.12 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 154.12 and 72.88 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 154.12 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/154.12 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 154.12 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 11,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232.27/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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