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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.38 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.38 and 94.44 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.38 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.38 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.38 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 14,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579.77/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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