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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.32 and 79.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.32 and 79.09 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.32 = 79.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.32 = 79.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.32 × 79.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 12,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204.40/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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