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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 82.62 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.17 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.17 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.17 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 12,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737.53/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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