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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.82, 154.26 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.82, 154.26 and 79 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.82 : 154.26 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.82/154.26 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.82x = 154.26 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.82x = 12,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186.54/111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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