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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.26 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.26 and 92.34 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.26 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.26 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.26 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 14,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244.37/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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