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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 154.14 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 154.14 and 72.94 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 154.14 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/154.14 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 154.14 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 11,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.97/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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