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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.14 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.14 and 95.46 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.14 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.14 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.14 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 14,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.20/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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