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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 72.90 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.17 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.17 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.17 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 11,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,238.99/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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